Bill H.947
187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act relative to certain passengers on motorcycles.

Bill Title: An Act relative to certain passengers on motorcycles.

By Mr. Smola of Palmer, petition (accompanied by Bill, House, No. 00947) of Todd M. Smola for legislation to prohibit certain children from being passengers on motorcycles. Joint Committee on Transportation.

Section 13 of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition is hereby amended by inserting after the sixth sentence the following 2 sentences:-

No child under the age of 5 years and no child weighing 40 pounds or less shall ride as a passenger on a motorcycle with a maximum speed in excess of 30 miles per hour. A violation of the preceding sentence shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.

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